Food Tour: New York's Best Deli Delights

Uncover the rich layers of the Lower East Side’s food history on this engaging walking tour. Sample classic dishes, international cuisine, and meet local shop owners along the way.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Katz’s Delicatessen - Begin your journey at one of the Lower East Side’s iconic establishments, operated by the same family for over a century. Katz’s Delicatessen has been serving classic American breakfast dishes and perfecting enormous sandwiches since 1888. Here, you’ll savor their famous pastrami with mustard sandwich.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Small group of 12 people max
  • 7+ tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
What's Not Included
  • Pick up
  • Gratitues
Additional Information

Begin your culinary journey at Katz’s, New York’s oldest deli, for a delectable pastrami sandwich. Visit a Dominican breakfast counter to enjoy traditional morning treats, then explore the city’s premier cheese shop to taste a variety of cheeses and cured meats. Continue your adventure at a Chinese restaurant, savoring peanut noodles and pork skin…

Location
1st Avenue & East Houston Street
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Peretz Square, on the corner of East Houston Street and 1st Avenue (across the road from the One and One restaurant located at 71 East 1st Street).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Suitfong_c
Jul 27, 2025
An enjoyable experience - Itineraries well-chosen. Easy and well-paced. Guide was most informative, knowledgeable about the history of places covered.
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Vanessa_s
Jul 21, 2025
Loved it ! - Loved this tour ! It was everything I wanted to get out of this food tour. I got to experience the delis and the food that I had heard about growing up with American television.
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H7974yfmelanieb
Jul 20, 2025
Surprisingly varied with great guide - Our guide Brian led our small group of 9 people through the most diverse corners of the Lower East Side with a lot of enthusiasm and humor. He knew how to create a sense of belonging among complete strangers through conversations and personal approach. It was a lot of fun to try us across the neighborhood. It's worth thinking outside the box with Brian, he also gives a lot of information and tips beyond. Super!
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Allanfoofighter
Jul 20, 2025
Walk down memory lane in the lower east side - Dwayne took great care of the 4 folks taking the tour. The food was delicious and as a former resident of the lower east side, his tour brought back wonderful memories.
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Christoph
Jul 13, 2025
It was an very exciting experience. The tour guide was lovely and told us a lot of interesting facts about nyc. - Emmeline was a wonderful guide. The tour itself was interesting and the food very tasty. We can recommend this tour very much!
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Beth
Jul 13, 2025
Great Tour to get a flavor of the Lower East Side! - Emmeline did a FANTASTIC job weaving together a history of the area and food from differing groups. Would highly recommend!!
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Emily_e
Aug 10, 2025
Lisa was well versed in... - Lisa was well versed in the Lower East Side area, shared her passion for food in the area, and managed the tour on time. I left full but not stuffed.
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Eae4
Aug 9, 2025
Lower East Side Experience - Lisa was well versed in the Lower East Side and passionate about sharing its food with us. She paced the tour well and I left full but not stuffed.
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B6425vnmarkg
Aug 2, 2025
Fun walking tour! - Great guide great tastings, lots of fun for all ages and tastes. I personally was not wild about the vegan option but it was still amazing fun and super interesting! I recommend without reservation.
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Dixie234
Jul 19, 2025
Great food and good fun - Dwayne the tour guide was very helpful and friendly and made the experience much more enjoyable, especially when taking the tour on my own.
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From $79
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).